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KW05 SXL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,141 mi
Last recorded194,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 194,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 194,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 186,546 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 186,546 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 179,168 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 179,135 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 171,391 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 171,391 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 166,284 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 166,284 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 131,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

chip on screen

Fail 11 May 2019 131,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

chip on screen

Pass 2 Mar 2018 116,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,254 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 96,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in near side front door mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,834 miles

near side front under wing plastic panel insecure.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,770 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front under wing plastic panel insecure.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,877 miles

hight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 May 2011 55,444 miles

brake warning light on brake inspection advised

Pass 14 May 2010 46,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2009 37,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s head lamp damp on inside of lens

Fail 15 May 2008 31,266 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s head lamp damp on inside of lens

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KW05 SXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW05 SXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW05 SXL registered?

KW05 SXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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